Hello, <br /><br />I have learned quite a bit from these forums over the last few years by just reading over the great feedback given on various topics. I'm now involved in a older motor that I need help on.<br /><br />I was in the process of re-sealing a lower unit on a 81 Johnson 15HP. I've done similar LU seals and such before so the process is not entirely new. <br /><br />My problems are two fold, one being that I cannot get the upper drive shaft bearing out using a slide hammer, even with a little heat. Any clever ideas or tricks? I'm at the point of a dremel tool to cut it out, but hopefully someone has an idea. <br /><br />My second issue is that I found the clutch dog to be cracked completly through on one side. The gears and dog look brand new with no signs of wear or rounding. Not even shiny spots on the dog ears. Can I get a clutch dog without a gear set on these motors? Since I paid $100 for the motor, I would like to get one as "inexpensive" as possible. <br /><br />Thanks for the help - (Past and future).<br /><br />Steve
